Decatur Democrat, Volume 57, Number 7, Decatur, Adams County, 15 February 1912 — Page 4

THE DEMOCRAT. • VKKYTHCKsDAY MOBXISO BY „£W G. ELL'NGHAM. PubHsbwri -- ' SUM FIB YKAB IS ADV ASCI — Entered At the postoffice at Decstur, nd, as second class mail matter OFFICIAL PAPER OF ADAMS CL. GOOD TIMES While men. women and chi'- 1 dreu miii workers at Lawrence. Mass , i were cm oat ot work because of a strike to prevent a cut in their »4. 87 and IS a week wares. Mrs. Evelyn hair tr* £1 iw l * ■* !t ‘ ■ ESVS a €(Wi J • - - rsj-Q w • V'lV* Tf* TO'- ’Vrence workers for iiil: a ceetury yr*ii. S » **.' »Ov —“ , A>VU The beef trust declare thst Lt£ taie ’»ear f a.***•, i? 1 *?, « r t* ad g 1910, their net profits from fresh meat were only one-eighth of one cent a ; -und In 19OT the retail price of fresh meat was from IE to 134 per . ent higher than in 1900, while the price of cattie declined in that period iroia 192.46 to 141.53. And while dressed beef was half a cent a pound dearer in ISli' than in 19**9. the price of beeves was lower, declining from 19 per hundred pounds in 1909 to 17 55 in T9’". A self-respecting cow, says the New York World, has a right to wonder who got the extra difference between her price on the boo! and her price dressed. The county committee will meet tomorrow in the new beadquarters just opposite the court hojs*- Every member should be present at this time, when the delegates to the various ccnveaticns will be chose*. The backbone of the winter seems to have been fractured again, but the old spine has had so many cracks during the past six weeks and recovered within twenty-four ifour*. that we are afraid to predict anything else. One cf the ladies of Indiana in cat it.g her vote in the S.ar's contest, put In a ballot for Dr. Harty for president, giving as her reason that he is "such a cute little shrimp." and that's about as much sincerity as the ladies take in a straw vote NEW ARRIVALS IN SPRINGSHIRTS -attractive patterns in negligee and plaited effects. S'.OO and $1.50 THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

The severe winter has caused much trouble to the gas and water mains here as elsewhere over the country Every person should keep an eye open for leaks and report them immediately to the proper place, that no serious ar Icidenu or loss may occur NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that blds will be received by the board of commieIsioners a: their March session cn Monday. Marc* 4, 1 912. for the following supplies for use at ' the county infirmary Groceries. Hard • warty. Dry Goods. Drugs. >-eo.. shoe*. ,Tobacco anti tnree www u I liniment. Bidders will be expected to furnish 'additional goods if r.r*-ded at !^e prices stipulated n their bids. JIM A HENbRh KS. CHRIS EICHER HENRY ZWICK Avest H. S Miehaode Xuditor 7tNOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE. deceased, to appear in the Adams <. !’• ratio if any. why the finai fie*T.eTDei| > J NOTICE TG NON-RES?DE‘wTS. ?_ <’ircr t Court FebruIn a r rearing # rom affidavit *!’.ed ’«> the above entitled cause, that Joon H Kcenlg. I ..mmerF. S £ Wait., nJainf'ff nnknnwn- R t Fledd**rtn ’h* rlainr’f* i ’iknnwn of the atxve ■ 4 n ,'-7 uefer.ußnts, are non i»-&*<ien’; of ’be Hon Judge ot the Adams Circuit Court cn the Bth day of April. 1912. the same beinz the Ist Jgridital Day of the next regular term there-f. to be ho’den at the Court Hous- in the City of Decatur, commencing cn Monday. the Mb day of April. A D. 1912. and plead by answer or demur to said complaint, or the same wil! be beard and determined in their absence. Witness my name and .-edY of said court hereto affixed, this 1<M1» day of Februarr. 1912. FERDINAND BI.EEKE. Clerk By L. L Baumgartner. Deputy. C. L. Walters. Attorney for Plaintiff 7t2 NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENTS. Tb** State of Indiana., Co'W of Adn the Adams Circuit Court, FebruJotin I-uriz et al vs Ralph Baumgartner et al. No. x?"? Compiatet for partitkm. It appearing from affidavit filed in the above entitled cause. tha T Ralph Baumzartner. Raymond Baumgartaer. Blanch Baumgartner. George Cook. El me* Cook an*l Myrtle Cook, of the above named defendant are non-resi ni * t State c ladiana. said Raloh Be »mgartnZ? Raymend RjMrmgartner, Rlanch Raumzartn^ l George Cook. Elmer Cook and Myrtye Cook, that they &e and a c pear before the Hem. Jidge cf the A darns Circuit Cajirt on the ** > ’’’■R the same being the first Juridical Day of theiaext reaular renn thereof, tc be holden at the Court House in the City of Decatur, rominz on Monda- -s \ - da? of A:-* ’.. 1511 and hy ai-a £ cr to sa ; d-com Haim, or ’he Fame a ’’ be heard and determined *r their i Witness my name and sea? u ’ • court hereto affixed, this Hth day rs v;d v ,<i: Seasons k Dwiley. Aitys. for Plaifir'T • COMM'ESIONERS’ ALLOWANCES. Feb. 10. 1912. Decatur Democrat, printing Pec! *' f_ 1 70.«5 Pe'erron 4 Moraa, Attys, same 7-’l.<M C r* Ernst, engineer, seme . 75.A0 E. B. Adams, trans., same. . 10 -'-a Sam Scldner. viewer, same . .. lO.h” Sam r*oak, viewer same ifkdo 'otn T Ault, "abor. same 2.0 u Pen Farlow labor same 2.00 John Marshall, labor, same.. 2.0' Jes M. Peel, labor, same . 2.»0 Cal Teeter, later, same 2.<A) Archy Teeter, labor, same .... 2.00 H. 8 MICHAUD. Auditor Adams County. NOTICE OF PUBLIC LETTING. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Adams County, Indiana, will, on the 4th Day of March, 1912. and up until 10 o'clock a. m., of said day, receive bids for the following supplies for the use of said county towit: Twelve <l2 > ornamental electric light poets, delivered: also one drinking fountain i metal I for animal use. specifications for which supplies have heretofore been filed in the Auditor's office of said county, at the same time and place bids will also be received for the furnishing of all labor and material necessary for the construction of a sanitary sewer at the eouny farm ' according to plans. speciSca-icns and I profile heretofore adopted and now co

file in the A uiworis office ot Mid county No bids will be received or «teruuned unleos accompanied with the proper affidavits as provided by law Each bid must be accompanied with a good and sufficient bond for at least double the amount of the bid. said bond to be signed by at least twe freehold sureties on a property authortM-J surety company, to guarantee the performance of the work and payment for all labor and material in case the contract is awarded the bidder such I bond must conform to the laws govern- . :ng the filing of bond with bids for public work and supplies The board reserves the right to rei ject any and all bids JIM A HENDRICKS. CHRIST-JtuCHER. HENR. iWICK. Board of Cdtnmissicaers. A<lams County. Indiana Attest: H. S Michaud. Aadttor it DOINGS IN SOCIETY' Mrs. W. G. Spencer Entertains at Pedro for Sister. Who Returns Soon x TO KANSAS HOME Historical Club Has Valentine Party—Mvie Sleighing Parties in Ortier. WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Wednesday. German Reformed Aid —Mrs. c has. Sma urw —. ! znes Th Elks Ball. He.p.ng Hard —Mrs. Fred Reppert. Presbyterian Tea —Church Parlors. Presbyterian Guild —Hester am: Sewing—Mr*. P. B Thomas G. W. C. —Anna Parent. Eutefpean—Mrs. Roy Archbold. Friday. Little Quilters —’.e-.-Ua Bui'.eme.er Birds are mating in the trees: All the little wrens and sparrows Sing their iove to every t-reese. Smitten by Dan Cupid s arrows Even plants together twine; Will you be my X’aientineT —Ex Miss Fanny Hite gave a most de lightful thimble party Monday afternoon for her club members The ladies spent a pleasant afternoon in sewing as is their osunl custom, after which a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess The members wi. * _ meet one wee* from next Thursdi with Mrs ctaimer Schafer as hoctesMiss Martha Kettler of Fort Wayne who will leave in a few weeks for Japail, *ajs an c*ut-of-town guest. Mi-? Clara Lehnnan, daighter Mr. and Mrs. Gotfried Lehrman of Union ■ wnship. was given a pleas.ng surprise Sunday evening in honor of her sixteenth birthday anniversary, zam-s. music and refreshments r- atributing to the good time The io: Robert Marbaeh. Fred and Arthur Bent*. Edwin St hamerl-.h. WaltThieme, Fred and Walter BJeeke. Aaron Weiland. Herbert Reinkirg. Rolland Grote: . Lydta and E3» P.leeke, Vena Thieme, Ruth Ma.-bach Cordnia Weiland. ! Ueda Koldewe -. .v.arTua • tara ’•» _*»r Mrs. Henry Heller is ente-tainin,: the "Mothers' club thi« afternoon The Historical club laid aside its study c® T-jescay evening for a valentine party given at the home of Mrs. J. C. Sutioa. It was first plannee *o haie this at the 9otne o MH. Mewes but owing to her illness, the place was | changed Decorations were festoon of hearts in the archways and chandeliers. and each one of the attendantcame dressed as a valentine —some as comic, and some as pretty valentine, representing-Martha Vashiagton, S . . mantha Allen and others, both wit:, and without name. Readings by Medames Schrock and Trout related t St. Valentine s day, and ail the member* gave verses from Cupid’s Darts In a contest, sides were chosen for the telling ot funny stories .the contest. lying in seeing who could refrain from I laughing Fbur ladies proved invul-| nerable to the dart* of laughter, and in the decision for the prize. *Mrs. eJ E. Rice won. and was awarded a pretty valentine. A luncheon, in two courses, was served by Mesdames Fristoe and Trout and valentine* were given as favor* Guests were Mesdantes E E Rice, D. D. Heller, Hear’ , Heller. C. L. Walter*. W. -J. Myers | Henry Krick, and Mr*. Evanston, o Butler; while the club members pres

oat were Mewdame* Cowiflrioa. Thom as. Fnsto< GUlig. Schrock Trout. Eley. FUkwr. 0. H Myer* »nd M«* Nellie Blackburn. Mr* W. G. Spencer entertained *t progressive pedro Tuesday evening for her siMer. Mis* Ida Loken*, who returns soon to her home »« P»«i ! Kans Priaes were won by Mr* i Patterson and_ Mr* Jacob Miller, and following the game* cam* a dehciou* lunch. Card* *> favor* bore ' er*e» from the MAJUers which were thet* read aloud- The naiM’ns and tally | cards were decorated with hearts In | honor of the St. Vninntme’n eve. The ? guest hat included Mrs C S Clark, j Mrs. Anna propptaMfi. Mm. C S. N: - lick and daughter. Xaomtr- Miase* .Kgnes Melbera* Ode and Letta FaiJenkamp. Lydia Miller, Til’le and lx Uh “wicrMts.JacobMH.er.- f M’.ys Emma K-ke-ha' a A merry crowd of people from U ? D- r- hrvrswi ’ «• f rbtf* V -h ' ' att* coair*- j-ec co ' m*-. and then came a oei*cio -- supper served in two courses, and it ia The party included Mr and’.Mrs John son, Franklin; Mr. and Mrs FYanx Butter and daw ter Melv:n»: Mr and and son. Rom* T evenings of pleasure at hall las* cne-cent social will be the next ever, lag entenaingaeu. one week from to- ■ thing will be 50..; for one ;>enny One cent admission will be Larged, one cent for rewervei seats, while every article to be found that evening w . have a cost of one cent on it Or. next Tuesday the degree work will be conferred upon a class of candidat*--and another even:-.? of entertainment will be on hand for the members tc enjoy. The Embroidery club will meet or tomorrow wiu Mrs. Harte Smith. North Tenth street. The Royal Neighbors were agreeably surprised after the regular lodge session Tocwcay evenmg when Mrs Oliver Schug rame forth with a tresis the way of /mcit-eoc and all ling, e.-ed late -or i grand s- J r. . A party of Monroe rille young •- pi* *« expe-.’-d here this evening ar. will be entertained by the M.,* Mary and Ireta Erwin. Mr. and Mrs. Will A. Rondel! are ectertaining Mrs Kandel'» mother. Mrs. Augwtine Pl’/.od, of Grand Ra: ds, Ohio. Mrs L. W Coppock gave a cei g”ful ipforTPa* pauty * «vetinz in or iltment to her sis* Mrs. Hege of Sooth Bend Refreshments conau-ied the evening’* ente--tainment -Mr*. L W. Coppock will give George Washington * birthday partThursday aft* -coo*. February 2--• in honor ofter sinter, Mrs Hege, South Bend. Mrs J. 8 Petersen entertained Young Matrons' ciub T*esda.- a ernoon. the usual delightful aortal time being in order. Mr*. J. W Tyndar wil! be the next hos'e-s FARM FOR RFTiT—Good bui'.dinga good water possession right away —Wash Kern, R. R. No. Z. Decatur, In diana. 3jtg SPECIAL TO BEET FARMERS! r-« ■ F | For Rent—l 29 acres, fine soil anc j . buildings, near beat potion; cash rent : For Sale —Two 60 acre tracts o’ black soil, with building* fair, tn# per acre 15 acre tract, flue soil and build Ing: near town; cheap. 118 acre*. 2 g mile* ot Decatur, |l2 OM. Some other good well located tract* cheap. Possession March Ist DAN ERWIN.

FOR SALE. Farm, consisting ot *<* w ‘" b new house and good out building*: IW| acres under cultivation and 4» in timber. FW <* rnie other par ticular*. *es Serena A. Johnson, Sh-'u t Flr»| street Decatur- lnd nW jmOT John Spuhler The Live Stock and General Auctioneer Decatur, - Indiana Listen He is a good judge of all kind of property and has had years of experience in the auctioneering business claim your dates early. Phone Res. 531 ♦ Bring Your Money • ♦ Troubles to L's * ♦ * • : put yon cn your feet, g" • o • • La;a ’ meet. * 0 • Horses and \ : removal <oc per week • * • ans does away * * '.me red tape and make* it a •] * very simple matter to open a ♦ ♦ * If you need money, fill out ♦ * tad mail us ■ - ♦ * ♦ ♦ Name • ♦ A ess: St and N 0.., « ♦ An ■ ’.t Wanted « ♦ ' affiMt t ■ DiSßtnr every •> o Tuesday. * ♦ Re able Private * ♦ ' * • -bed ISH. Rootn 2. Sec- • ! • on: Floor. ?(* Caibou* Street • Home -Phone. TO [ Pori Wayne |nf • Good fresh cow for sale: iotjuire of i George Zimmerman, R R. 9. '

h-taas?- ! r~-~cCZZGD SAVE HONEY j —■ «■ - I I ON BLANKETS I I™ e l? ave u ’ le a lew Cotton and Wool | 1 blank ets m stock yet. which we‘are 8 J still selling at Sale Prices. All sizes 1 Ajj *1 *1 e also have a nice line g of new pillows in all sizes. H |j Special Sale Prices On All Sweaters | j~IHE BOSTON STORE 1 J decatue, - . . Indiana! F-~~ —

Old Adams County BanM Decatur, Indiana. WI- 1 ' '.'"’l 1120 on fepjf? Surplus Fv 5. - XZ/V C - S’ i rv !!a . , J M K ‘ n * chM '' j J, 'Sn IA m >]l*vY xk 1 VicePresrit-nt, I ■ K X. Ehinger Resolve I The feeling Os Security, —— able The Freedom From Worry, '||| The Knowlege That E ver y 99 r You Are Prepared To Take Acct -nixia.H| Advantage of an Opportunity WHEN PRESENTED, • With Safe® Is Worth Any Sacrifice || In Starting and Building Your Ex ended H ! Bank Account! I ■ 1 r I We Pay.'4 Per Cent Interest on 1 Year Time I XwA.’MWT- V ZhSritM.- - i.WSXAiTV -•» -rITT'WXWWW •. TALKABOUT Balls, you ought to try J ' with our Scotch or Rye whiß J k e . v as a foundation. It'iiH refreshing as a shower tofl iff thirsty lai d. as ekvatirgjß | - • a skveraper elevator Hi-B • kwiil ) a hottie in the house for j ■ — ) own enjoyment and as m ideal refreshment for y» best friends. Corner Second and Madison Sts. 6DFtLE.Y

FOUND —Pocketbook (outlining small amount of money and railroad ticket. Owner can have same by calling at this office. • "

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Ren:ember the next d..'catur Horse Sale com; H February 13rd. It will of the season g —————l«■ IITI I ——MF